GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

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WordMeaning
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way